Description
Juicy chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy cranberry orange sauce, creating a flavorful balance of citrus brightness and festive cranberry sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, honey, garlic, and thyme.
- Stir and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon glaze over the top.
- Simmer for another 3–4 minutes, turning chicken to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with extra glaze.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen cranberries can be used instead of cranberry sauce by simmering longer.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Adjust honey to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American